Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Litespeed Kitsuma (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 91125

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	Litespeed
Model	Kitsuma (01)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	91125
Original MSRP	$4,025.00
Colors	Black metallic, Brushed, Dark Blue metallic, Light Green metallic, Orange pearl, Red, Silver/Blue metallic, White pearl, Yellow
Sizes	14", 16.5", 18", 19.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V geometrically enhanced tubing
Fork	Rock Shox Pyslo SL, 4.0"-5.0" adjustable travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-ES70, 114mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT disc brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Cane Creek C2
Handlebar	Race Face Air Alloy DH riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Thomson Elite
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost	Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic X317 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear double-butted
Spoke nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	596.9 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	419.1 mm
Wheelbase	1077 mm
Fork offset / rake	41.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.